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Key Takeaways:
The iPads and Samsung tablets are available at a steep discount (15-20% off) and come with additional accessories and trade-in benefits.
Budget tablets from Xiaomi and Amazon offer high-end specifications at budget-friendly prices.
Retailers are clearing 2025 models ahead of the 2026 launch, making this an ideal time to buy.
Tablet sales increased by 18% during the first quarter of 2025. We are currently in the back-to-school season; additionally, with the holiday season around the corner, major technology players are offering massive discounts to lure new buyers. In one way or another—work, game, or streaming—this time of the year is the best time of the year to avail discounts on tablets.
Whether you look at high-end variants like the Apple iPad Pro (M3) and Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra, which are designed for performance, or the budget variant in the form of the Xiaomi Pad 6 Pro, one can see that new tablet prices have dropped substantially. Furthermore, the majority of stores offer accessories, such as a stylus and keyboard, at no additional fee. Let's take a look at some of the best tablet deals.
Apple's new iPads are available at a discount compared to their previous retail prices.
iPad Pro (M3, 2025): 15% off (now US$899, previously US$1,059)
Specifications: M3 chip, Liquid Retina XDR display, Thunderbolt 4
Best for: Power users, experts, and creatives.
Deal features: Free Apple Pencil (2nd Gen) with some retailers.
The iPad Air (6th Gen) is now 12% off and is being sold for US$649, down from US$739.
Specifications: M2 chip, 11-inch Liquid Retina display, USB-C
Good For: students/multitaskers
iPad (10th Gen)—10% discount (now US$399, previously US$449)
Specifications: A14 Bionic, all-screen design, 5G support
Best for: New customers and occasional customers.
Apple doesn't usually lower the prices of iPads significantly. Moreover, certain stores will launch back-to-school deals that will come with bonus gift cards or complimentary accessories.
Samsung's best tablets are in direct competition with iPads, and the offers available this weekend make them even more desirable.
The Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra is now discounted by $200, available for $999 (down from $1,199).
Specs: 14.6-inch AMOLED with S Pen bundle, powered by Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
Best for: media buyers and productivity.
Galaxy Tab S9+: - $100 discount (now $799 down from $899) Specs: 12.4-inch AMOLED, refresh 120Hz, DeX Mode
Galaxy Tab A9+ - budget option at $249
Specs: 11-inch LCD, four speakers, great battery life. Trade-in bonus: Samsung is offering an extra $300 for old phones or tablets, making it cheaper than ever to upgrade.
Xiaomi and Amazon offer great deals for features typically found on premium devices.
Xiaomi Pad 6 Pro – US$100 off (Now US$449, was US$549)
144Hz display, Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1, 67W fast charging
Redmi Pad SE – US179 (Great for kids & casual use)
Amazon Fire HD 10 (2025) – US$99 (30% off)
Full HD display, Alexa, kids modes
OnePlus Pad Go - US$50 off (Now $299)
2.4K display, 7:5 aspect ratio, 8,000mAh battery.
Redmi Pad SE - US$179 (Good for casual use or kids).
Amazon Fire HD 10 (2025)—30% off, now US$99!
Features: Full HD display, Alexa, kid modes.
OnePlus Pad Go - $ 50 off - now $ 249!
Features: 2.4K display, 7:5 aspect ratio, 8,000mAh battery.
Based on the analysis of recent sales and retailer trends, it can be concluded that the current tablet promotions are legitimate price reductions driven by market demand and timing, rather than mere speculation by retailers. Even reports from the Consumer Electronics Association indicate that retailers such as Best Buy and Amazon typically offer tablets with markdowns of 10-20% in late September to clear back-to-school stock, aligning with current market prices.
Furthermore, Samsung's trade-in bonuses of up to $300, announced during its Q3 2025 earnings call, represent a 27% increase over its average deal offer in the middle months of the year, suggesting a sense of urgency and limited-time opportunity.
